As a chef and food writer, there isn’t a kitchen tool or gadget I haven’t tried. From an electric egg slicer to a miniature crepe maker, I’ve tried them all. In the end, I’ve realized there are only a few tools worthy of my precious kitchen drawers.
While the three fundamental tools in my kitchen are a sharp knife, a flat cutting board and a good frying pan, I’ve learned that there are a few other tools that help me cook — and therefore eat — healthier. Here are the top-five kitchen tools I use, especially when I want to drop a few pounds.
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